STEM Lab Director

The Principia•Des Peres, MO

About The Position

The Principia Corporation dba Principia College /Principia School seeks STEM Lab Director in St. Louis, MO. Duties: Create a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEM) learning environment where students will explore interests in robotics, circuitry, graphic design, engineering, etc. Instruction is delivered in the form of project-based, student-centered learning experiences. Approximately 75% of this position is devoted to teaching STEM courses, and 25% is allocated for integrating STEM into other classes and developing STEM-specific partnerships. This integration may include internal collaboration while teaching in 10th-grade CoLab, an interdisciplinary humanities, English, Chemistry, and STEM course. Coaching students on the use of lab hardware and software, guiding students through the completion of the projects, and assessing their learning. Proactively works with Upper School faculty on ways to integrate STEM into classrooms across the Upper School. Supports Upper School Robotics Competitions. Fosters and develops mentor relationships with the broader community to support these programs. Advocates for the STEM program and will work with faculty members, and students on the capabilities and use of the STEM equipment and materials. Aids in the research, implementation, training, and support of instructional technology in the Upper School STEM lab. Establishes an exemplary classroom culture that balances high expectations with love and support. Maintain and incorporate the use of different technological tools (3D Printers, laser cutters, etc.). Explore possible STEM summer camp opportunities. Willing to be trained in and embrace both the SLII leadership model and in Clifton Strengths-Based Leadership. Attend and actively participate in Principia’s professional development when not in conflict with STEM activities. Collaborates with other Principia STEM Labs K-12. Meets as a team to align curriculum and maintain facilities. Maintain equipment, keep an accurate inventory, and spend within allocated budgets. Works with the Business Office to write grants to seek funding or funding matching to support the Principia STEM program. Assists with NWEA data analysis. Models, promotes, coaches, and encourages learning by exploration. Allows students to experiment and take risks. Comfortable ceding responsibility for learning to their students; willingness and ability to implement a cooperative learning environment. Understand how to coach and challenge each student. Excellent classroom management and organizational skills in an environment where learning is highly individualized and many different learning activities are taking place simultaneously. Ability to communicate effectively with administration, students, parents, the community, and industry. Encourages true cross-curriculum integration through collaboration with teachers of other disciplines. Progressive. Strives to improve and upgrade the program to keep up with the ever-changing world of technology. Grows with the changes and adapts to the environment as technology improves.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Science, Math, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related field plus 3 years of experience in related occupations.
3 years of experience in the following: (1) Teaching problem/project-based science, math, computer science, mechanical/electrical engineering, graphic arts, design, CAD/drafting, research and development, electronics, or physics; (2) Educational technology leadership, including training in digital integration, AI, cybersecurity, and strategic long-term technology planning in schools; (3) Programming with at least one of the following: Java, Python, C++, Scratch, Alice, MatLab; (4) Software, including Adobe Creative Suite, CAD, AutoDesk, and Mathematica; (5) Boarding schools and international schools with a variety of ages of students.
Also, requires any amount of graduate level research experience.
Experience can be gained through any amount of professional experience or graduate level coursework or research experience.
Must also have authority to work permanently in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Create a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEM) learning environment where students will explore interests in robotics, circuitry, graphic design, engineering, etc.
Instruction is delivered in the form of project-based, student-centered learning experiences.
Approximately 75% of this position is devoted to teaching STEM courses, and 25% is allocated for integrating STEM into other classes and developing STEM-specific partnerships.
This integration may include internal collaboration while teaching in 10th-grade CoLab, an interdisciplinary humanities, English, Chemistry, and STEM course.
Coaching students on the use of lab hardware and software, guiding students through the completion of the projects, and assessing their learning.
Proactively works with Upper School faculty on ways to integrate STEM into classrooms across the Upper School.
Supports Upper School Robotics Competitions.
Fosters and develops mentor relationships with the broader community to support these programs.
Advocates for the STEM program and will work with faculty members, and students on the capabilities and use of the STEM equipment and materials.
Aids in the research, implementation, training, and support of instructional technology in the Upper School STEM lab.
Establishes an exemplary classroom culture that balances high expectations with love and support.
Maintain and incorporate the use of different technological tools (3D Printers, laser cutters, etc.).
Explore possible STEM summer camp opportunities.
Willing to be trained in and embrace both the SLII leadership model and in Clifton Strengths-Based Leadership.
Attend and actively participate in Principia’s professional development when not in conflict with STEM activities.
Collaborates with other Principia STEM Labs K-12.
Meets as a team to align curriculum and maintain facilities.
Maintain equipment, keep an accurate inventory, and spend within allocated budgets.
Works with the Business Office to write grants to seek funding or funding matching to support the Principia STEM program.
Assists with NWEA data analysis.
Models, promotes, coaches, and encourages learning by exploration.
Allows students to experiment and take risks.
Comfortable ceding responsibility for learning to their students; willingness and ability to implement a cooperative learning environment.
Understand how to coach and challenge each student.
Excellent classroom management and organizational skills in an environment where learning is highly individualized and many different learning activities are taking place simultaneously.
Ability to communicate effectively with administration, students, parents, the community, and industry.
Encourages true cross-curriculum integration through collaboration with teachers of other disciplines.
Progressive. Strives to improve and upgrade the program to keep up with the ever-changing world of technology.
Grows with the changes and adapts to the environment as technology improves.